Cambodia to Arizona: Bo Dul’s extraordinary journey to democracy
Sambo “Bo” Dul wasn’t born in a democracy.
Senators advance ballot question to adopt Arizona lieutenant governor
Arizona senators approved a bill to give the state’s voters a chance to shake up the line of succession for the governor’s office.
Hobbs: Reagan staffers deleted public records
Former Secretary of State Michele Reagan and top staffers deleted public records before leaving office in January, according to the new Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs. Hobbs, a Democrat, alerted... […]
Photos: Arizona’s 2019 inauguration
Arizona's statewide officials were sworn in during the state inauguration ceremony on January 7, an event that featured more than wonky policy talk.
Ducey pushes for bipartisanship, water reform in inaugural address
Gov. Doug Ducey kicked off four more years as Arizona’s governor Monday by welcoming two Democrats into the ranks of statewide officeholders with a message of bipartisanship and working together, especially on urgent issues like adopting a multi-state drought contingency plan.
The Breakdown: Session is coming
We’re just one week away from opening day, and already we’re off to an interesting start.
State inauguration ceremony to set a bipartisan tone
When Gov. Doug Ducey is sworn in for his second term on January 7, a Democratic Arizona mayor will lead the inauguration ceremony.
The Breakdown: The awards show no one asked for
2018 has been an exciting year from the start. As it comes to a close we’re looking back on some of the standout moments.
Democratic SOS spurs talk of change in line of succession
The election of a Democrat as Arizona’s next secretary of state has renewed some Republicans’ interest in the line of succession.
Hobbs not inclined to play governor when Ducey’s away
When Doug Ducey crosses state lines, it will be “Governor Katie Hobbs” to you.
Court voids 2017 ‘dark money’ law
A judge has slapped down efforts by Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature to create new exceptions to laws that require disclosure of campaign finance spending.
The Breakdown: Not backing down
Republicans still hold the majority at the Legislature and significant posts at the state level, and they're not afraid to exercise that power.